Table Of ContentRemember Me As I Was
by jenicholle
Category: Naruto
Genre: Hurt-Comfort, Romance
Language: English
Characters: Itachi U., Naruto U., Sakura H., Sasuke U.
Pairings: Sakura H./Sasuke U.
Status: In-Progress
Published: 2016-04-12 23:09:04
Updated: 2016-04-21 22:41:36
Packaged: 2016-04-27 18:02:40
Rating: T
Chapters: 5
Words: 12,600
Publisher: www.fanfiction.net
Summary: Sasuke Uchiha has returned, thanks to Naruto. What was once
familar to him has suddenly turned foregin. Accepted into society
once again a troubling mission arises to our Uchiha. "Some things
should be left to those who have always cared, to those who never
left her side.." Missing. Something wrong. Am I able to bring her
back to me. "Death is my choice over you, Sasuke-kun."
1. Chapter 1
**A/N: Hey guys! I am back with another story. Now I have recently
been CRAZY into Naruto (again...) and decided to wright a story on
the anime. I've never done a fic on Naruto... which is odd.. like..
why would you not?! Anyways, this is my shot at a Sasuke/ Sakura
romance. I know, I know. This pairing is WAAYY over done. But... if
you cant beat them... join em. right? :)**
**SOME NOTES. Alot of the content in this story will most definitely
not match up with the actual series. So if something does not seem
accurate to you... it's ment to be that way! Also, some of the
characters may be OOC. Enjoy!**
**And of course i do not own Naruto.. just the plot line of this
current story.**
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><p><em>It's so dark... it's so cold... it's so.. lonely.<em>
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><p>Nothing was the same, yet it was all the same. The cheery sound
of birds above, the smell of fresh earth surrounding everything and
everyone. That wind... the gently caress of its warm hug welcoming
back an old friend. Konohagakure. The place that was supposed to be
far behind, yet here it was. Mocking. Welcoming. How confusing for
Uchiha Sasuke. There was nothing like his lost home, nothing that
made him feel out of place yet the feeling that he was exactly where
he needed to be. Each step taken was almost like a reminder of what
he left behind all that long ago. Fresh dirt scilently crushing
beneath his weight as he surveyed the surroundings with cautious
eyes. Buildings were the same, food stands were the same... same old
villagers eyeing the intruders. The boy turned man looked to his
side, flashing a small reasuring smile to his companion. Plastered on
said persons face was the largest grin accompanied with a thumbs up.
Same old Naruto. It was all the same... yet nothing was.<p>
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><p><em>I just... want to go home. Lost... i'm so lost. Someone, find
me. Please.<em>
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><p>Two days. It has been two days since the Uchiha has re-entered
the village along with his former teammate who was currently
occupying the hospital bed next to him. Yet that alchoholic of a
Hokage has YET to formally welcome them back. Sasuke gave an audible
sigh causing a flinch from the pain that followed. How annoying his
injuries were, though they were a reminder of how he came to be in
his position. He glanced over at Naruto and his wounds with a
fondness he thought had long been forgotten. Nothing like a good ol'
tussle to bring his lost friendship with the boy back.<p>
The battle between our two former best friends had been a horrific
one and was sure to have ended in death. Both unwilling to give up to
the other. Over the three years Sasuke had been away from everything
he knew had hardened his core, that was until a certain Nine-tails
showed up. Upon seeing Narutos' determined face something inside of
himself had broke. He had yet to figure out how Naruto had won him
over throughout the fight, managing to get him back to his old
village. Now of all times, that was unimportant.
"Sasuke!" The blondes' loudmouth had broken his train of thought, out
of pure habit Sasuke turned his head towards the boy with that
oh-so-familiar Uchiha glare.
"What?.." His monotone voice still the same after all these years.
Which of course caused a smile from Naruto. 'Same ol' Sasuke is still
in there.'
"You need a haircut." Just a simple statement made before the young
blonde turned his attention back to his lunch, simple indeed..
Sasukes' eye twitched with annoyance at the nerve of Naruto. A
haircut?! After everything that went into getting him back to the
village, after the bloodbath of a battle they had, THAT was what the
blonde had to say to him?! Unbelievable. As if pointing out his
statement Sasukes' dark hair fell into his face before he had the
chance to retort back, making the Uchiha even more irritated.
Shutting his mouth he decided not to feed any ammo to Naruto,
desperatly trying to keep his state of peace.
"Uzumaki-san... Uchiha-san?" Came a small, soft voice from outside
the door. "It's time for a check-up, may i come in?"
Naruto was the first to brightly yell out the welcome to enter as he
set aside his already finished meal, while Sasuke still felt
uncomfortable speaking to anyone other than Naruto at the time. He
was a traitor to Konoha, he knew it... everyone knew it. Yet somehow
here he was, being healed, being welcomed back into the community
like he never left. The feeling gave him the sense of humility and
became instantly uncomfortable with others. Being coaxed into
rejoining Naruto back to Konoha didn't mean he was ready to feel the
humility that came with it. He was still a Uchiha after all. His
pride is what had held his clan together. Sasuke continued his
scilence as a young girl, the nurse he suspected, came into the room
with a small bow. Instantly, Sasuke could sense her nerves as she
scooted towards Naruto, eyeing the Uchiha suspicously. A bright smile
covered her pretty face while working on Naruto, he sparked up a
conversation causing the girl to become more comfortable in her
suroundings. Until it was Sasukes' turn.
A sigh escaped his lips as he decided to look away from the nurse
while she did her work, trying to make her feel less uneasy. With a
squeak of a thankyou she left the room.
"Ahhh, don't worry too much about it Sasuke! People will get used to
you here once again. They will be more comfortable once
Tsunade-obasama issues your citizenship offically." Naruto smiled his
toothy grin at Sasuke, hoping that it helped ease Sasuke.
The Uchiha turned his vision once agian to Narutos' blue eyes,
slightly less annoyed. "And when do you suppose that'll be?"
"She's probably just resting off a hangover, she is old as...!" Once
the statement had left Narutos' mouth it was instant regreat as a
busty blonde came bursting through the door.
"Old my ass Uzumaki." Naruto gave a sheepish grin to the Hokage,
rubbing the back of his head as if to say 'My bad.' The small banter
had begun. Sasuke looked between the two, jealousy slowly rising.
Bonds. Friendships. Love. His heart became heavy, there were so many
bonds he broke. So many he needed back, this need for the broken
bonds was new to him. It was always there, but he had pushed it back
into the darkness of his heart for so long it was foregin to him once
again. The amount of day dreaming this Uchiha had been doing the past
few days since his return had grown to an uncountable number. Sasuke,
realizing this, came out of his trance on his own. He waited
pactiently for the other two occupants of the room to cease the
argument that Naruto, of course, had started.
Understanding it might be awhile before Tsunade would turn her
attention to himself, he gave a series of small grunts. Finally able
to grab the attention of the Hokage, he sat up straighter as she gave
a heart-filled smile to Naruto, ending the so called
conversation.
"Uchiha." Seriousness taking over her voice. "This is a very
difficult and delicate case we have with your return."
Nodding Sasuke voiced his understanding. "I am aware
Hokage-sama."
"It had taken me awhile, hence my late arrival to meet with you both,
to figure out the details of your... conditions. Technically, you ARE
a traitor to Konoha... but I was able to come to a couple compromises
regarding yourself. This subject matter is far to sensitive to
discuss here though.." Tsunade took a couple steps closer to Sasuke,
close enough he could smell the Sake radiating from her. "Once you
have been released from the hospital you both are to report directly
to me. Not a minute later. Is that understood?" She glanced between
the two.
"Hai." Said in unison. Satisfied with the answer she laid a hand on
Narutos' spiky head, saying a quite goodbye, and left the tense
room.
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><p><em>No room for movement. Paralyzed. Anger is rising, why? Why
are they not coming..?<em>
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><p>Three days have passed since the current Hokage came by for a
visit, and finally they were to be released from the dull white of
the four walls that trapped them. Sasuke had spent most of that time
staring out the window he was located by, watching as the villagers
passed below. He would recognize most, others he had never seen
before. It wasn't the most entertaining thing in the world, but it
had satisfied his need to do something other than sit on the lumpy
bed. It was that time of year, his favorite time of year. When the
trees were in full bloom, the grass was as green as it would ever be,
when the wind was a soft breeze that welcomed him to the world. It
reminded him of everything he was not. Warm, bright and welcoming.
Something that he enjoyed in his former teammates, yet was too sappy
for his Uchiha pride to show. Uzumaki Naruto and his bright side to
everything that ever was, annoying yet warming to be near. Of course
there was Hatake Kakashi... found the humour and knowledge in
everything Sasuke found unbearable. And then... Haruno
Sakura.<p>
Now there was something Sasuke had never experienced before... the
beating of his heart speeding in an unusal manner. Not from the
excitemnet of battle but something more... deep. Where were the rest
of his former team? He did notice that not a one person came to see
either himself or Naruto, for that matter, after the return. Rumours
of the traitor Uchiha was bound to have spread far and wide by now.
Sasuke came to terms that not alot of people would come running with
joy to see him, he did not expect it in the least bit, but Naruto.
Everyone was surely excited to see the loudmouthed ninja back in his
hometown. Alive after retreving Sasuke, well... slightly more alive
than when they first entered Konoha. A small formal knock dragged
Sasuke, once again with the day dreaming, to reality. He really
needed to get ahold of himself, Konoha was starting to get to
him..
Holding hope it was the person who was to set him free from this
white hell Sasuke watched the door open slowly. In came a man, ninja
as far as Sasuke could tell. He had dark hair much like Sasuke
himself, and showed far too much belly for a man, he thought to
himself. Sasuke knew this ninja from somewhere and studied him trying
to come up with a name before Naruto budged into his thought
process.
"SAI!" Naruto threw his arm around his comrade. Earning an almost
forced looking smile from said ninja.
"Hello Naruto, so glad to see you back.." He turned his cold stare to
Sasuke. "Uchiha... I heard of Narutos' returning you once i hit the
village this morning. Welcome back i suppose i should say." Once
again that creepy smile of his filled his face.
Naruto just smiled. " So you just got back as well Sai? I would have
thought your mission would have taken longer..." There was a sudden
change in Narutos' demenior, not unnoticed by the Uchiha. " That
means no luck... ooor?" Hope filled Narutos' deep blue eyes, sending
couriousity through Sasuke as he listened.
Sais' smile sadened a bit, as much as a smile from Sai could. "No
luck Naruto... I am sorry." The arm around Sai slumped back to
Narutos' side with a thud. Mustering up as bright of a smile as he
could after hearing the results of Sai's mission Naruto punched a
fist into the air.
"Don't worry, I am back now! Along with Sasuke, we should get the
mission complete this time! KYA!" Sai enjoyed the show of emotions
from Naruto while carefully eyeing the Uchiha. There was no trust in
Sai's eyes as he continued to look at Narutos' best friend.. none at
all. This was no mission for the Uchiha, he decided to keep that to
himself knowing Naruto would most definitly reject that
statement.
Surely enough, Naruto noticed the curiousity overwhelming Sasukes
being, knowing his pride was too much to ask as to the subject of
their conversation. Deciding to keep the information of the mission
on the DL before he had a chance to talk to Tsunade about it came
through Narutos' head. Best not anger obasama with it. This mission
was important not just for Naruto and Sai... but as well as Tsunade
and most of the villagers in Konoha. Naruto knew Sasuke needed to be
in on the information, he also knew alot of people would object to
his involvment. He would not let Tsunade-sama object, to his last
breath... he would not let her say no.
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><p><em>They do not care. Therefore I do not care. Let the darkness
take over, nothing to live for anymore. Goodbye.<em>
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><p><strong>AN: Well then, there is it! Chapter one. I know it isn't
a very exciting chapter, but you've got to let the story build up
right?! Right. (: Also, not that long i know. I am just feeling out
for what ya'll wanna read!**
**Please give me some feed back on what you think and what you might
want to read in the future of the story! I am expecting this to be
quite a long one, but we will see how far i can take
it!**
**Ja'ne!**
2. Chapter 2
**A/N: WELCOME BACK! So I am super excited about this story so I
couldnt help myself but to update really fast! I hope you all enjoy
the second chapter to my story, and other chapters to this story may
not be updated as fast! Just know that. :) :)**
**I hope i left enough suspense (not enough to kill the first
chapter) but enough to interest you all to continue reading!**
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><p><em>I do not know who i am anymore. And that's...<em>_**
perfect.**_
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><p><em><span>TickTockTickTock<span>_.
There was nothing more annoying in this messed up world than that
damned clock right now. It's ticking a constant bite to the
subconsious. Eating away at the patience of one Uchiha. Uchiha Sasuke
shifted slightly between feet, waiting... waiting... more waiting.
Just the sound of that son of a clock to occupy his mind. Glancing at
his partner he grew even more annoyed at the sight he turned to.
Naruto looked completely at home with the annoying sound. Standing
there, small smile as he stared at Tsunade sitting behind her desk.
Looking all too content in the Hokages' office, waiting. (Theres that
damn word again..)
Giving up on trying to collect some of Narutos' patience Sasuke
turned back to the Hokage. Watching her pencil go back and forth in a
tedious manner. Back and forth... back and forth. All he could do to
stop him from bursting at the seams was repeat that over in his anger
filled head as his eyes followed the pencil.
Glancing once again at Naruto, back at Tsunade... again to Naruto...
Tsunade... Naruto. Letting a growl escape his lips from deep inside
caught the attention of Naruto. Finally, someone had their attention
on him. Feeling at ease seemed impossible when Sasuke was instantly
put back into his annoyed state when Naruto just gave a small wave
and cheesy smile. This is it... this is how it all ends. This is how
the mighty Uchiha dies.
Putting down her tool of destruction, of the mighty Uchihas'
conscious, Tsunade looked up from her work. This earned a grin from
Naruto and a sigh of relief from Sasuke.
"Now, i believe we have something important to talk about. First off,
Naruto." Tsunade turns her attention to the blonde as he pearks up
hearing his name. "On behalf of the village of Konohagaure and myself
we would like extend a formal Thankyou for bringing back a valuable
and irreplacable ninja into our custody. Of course speaking of Mister
Uchiha Sasuke here.." She motioned her hand towards the ebony haired
boy. "Moving on from that, Sasuke... as I have said before
technically you are a traitor to this village and that will not go
unpunished. You will be interigated for any valuable information. If
you coopertate, this will lower the conditions in which you have to
meet to become a citizen once again.. is that part
understood?"
Sasuke nods his head in compliance with the Hokage. He knew this was
not going to be easy but it was something that he needed. Something
he wanted, he had not wanted anything other than revenge on his older
brother in a long time. It felt good to have a goal. A goal other
than that.
Tsunade leaned back into her chair, folding her hand onto her desk in
a semi-formal manner.
"With time you will once again be considered to become a full ninja
in the community. This will not come soon and it will not come easy.
As you know, traitors to Konoha are not easily reconciled into
society here. Now, we must move on to the conditions that have been
agreed upon. First off is the information as i previously stated.
Next, you will be accompanied by a trained ninja at all times until
seen fit. Said person has yet to be determind.."
"I CAN DO IT!" Naruto suddenly shouted into the space. Pumping his
fist in a 'Naruto like' manner. "Please Tsunade-obasama! It would be
much easier for Sasuke to become accustomed to Konoha once more if it
was someone he is close with.."
For once Sasuke did not deny the facts that Naruto stated. Life in
Konoha before his citizenship would most definitly be easier to come
by if Naruto was the person to escort him for that period of
time.
"Naruto. As i said, the ninja has yet to be determind. Although, i do
agree.. but it is not just my judgment on the line. I will however
put in a word.." The hokage gave a reassuring smile to the Uzumaki. "
After that, there will be a set date and time each week you are to
check in with me. If you can accept and complete these then it should
be fairly easy to regain the trust of Konoha. Is this something you
can do Uchiha."
Tsunades' serious manner rang through Sasukes' mind as she ended the
statment. It was more like a demand than a question.
"Hai." With a blunt nod to the Hokage, that ended the serious
conversation.
"Alright, Sasuke.. interigation time.." The way Tsunade had said that
left chills up his spine.. like she was excited for this part...
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><p><em>I am not me. It feels so different... so... <em>_**Good. You
are mine now. OBEY.**__ yes.. obey.. I will._
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><p>The sun hit Sasukes face warming him as he streched his arms high
behind his head. That was what all the fuss was about? Why were
people so afraid of interigation? Foot after foot took him towards
the Hokages office as he continued to talk to himself. Suppose it
would be worse if he withheld any information they were looking for,
which he had no reason to. The information he contained was nothing
to him, just a fly in his mind buzzing around.<p>
It was automatic as his feet took him to his destination, he may have
left long ago but his body still knew this place like he had never
left in the first place. How odd. Taking his sweet time to get back
to Tsunade as revenge for the clock and pencil of death.
"Well, well... if it isn't Sasuke. I heard but figured it was a
rumour... how troublesome."
Turning to see the inturder of his thoughts Sasukes' face turned to
recognition.
"Shikimaru... a delight."
Shikimaru gave a lazy curtosy grin, " Welcome back i suppose.." His
face turning to boredom. ".. I hope there is a good reason you have
returned. But frankly i just don't care.. see ya later Uchiha."
Shikimaru turned on his heel and gave a small hand gesture to signify
his leaving.
'How troublesome indeed..' Peeking back at the retreating
Uchiha..
Finally making it to the large doors of Tsunades' office, Sasuke
could make out Naruto standing there waiting for him. Upon hearing
his approch Naruto smiled and waved.
"Oi, you sure kept her waiting. Now she's not in a very good mood.
Bad move Uchiha... bad move." Naruto shook his head in a dramatic
fashion.
"Whatever, lets get this over with. Id like to shower and eat." His
monotone voice echoing around the hall. Naruto just gave a small
laugh and opened the doors. Inside Tsunade was busy talking with
another. Noticing the new occupants of the room she waved them to sit
in the corner.
"We do have a trail Hokage-sama... it is old but i feel confident in
it. We are now almost sure they have her. There is no doubt in our
minds she is missing on her own... orders?" The masked ninja spoke
quietly to Tsunade. The busty Hokage bit her nail, sitting back in
her chair. Slowly rocking it causing a small squeak to continuiously
rake at everyones ears. Once again here is the torture to the Uchihas
mind. How come he always seems to know he is going to die once he is
in this damned office?!
"Rest up for a few days, we will send out another team after that. We
are too close to give up.." The masked ninja nodded to her and
vanished.
Sasukes' curiousity begain to overwhelm him as he connected the
conversation to the one Naruto just recently had with Sai. Before he
could muster up to ask Naruto, Tsunade summoned them over to her desk
with a flick of her finger. This was going to be a long day.
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><p><em>Naruto..<em>_**Enemy.**__ Kakashi..__**Enemy.**__
Sa..Sasuke..__**Enemy. ...**__Konoha? __**Distruction. They are all,
enemies.**__ ..they..are?_
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><p>"Naruto I am glad to say you have been chosen to be by Sasukes'
side. Do not fail me.." Naruto smiled his large smile at Sasuke. "You
are not to leave his side and are to report to me every couple of
days. Am I clear?"<p>
"Yeah yeah! I got it." Naruto waved her concern away.
The sun had dwindled down to nothing, letting the stars come out and
play. The moon shone so bright it was as if it was celebrating the
return of the missing nin. There was the soft glow surrounding Konoha
as Sasuke and Naruto walked side by side. How tired they were.
Feeling the fatigue take over Sasuke let out a sigh for what seemed
like the hundreth time that day.
"Neh, Naruto..." Sasuke broke the comfortable silence that had fallen
between the two. Bright eyes turned.
" Yeah?"
" Where's Kakashi?" Sasuke tried to sound nochalant about the
question.
"Mmm, he was on a mission with Sai. Since Sai is back i assume he
should be around somewhere.." Naruto stepped around the question
carefully.
"And Sakura..?" Naruto flinched slightly. Enough that that Uchiha
noticed. "Naruto.."
"She's around." Was all his comrade offered him in return to his
question. But there was something there... something in Narutos'
voice that bothered Sasuke to no end. He knew Naruto was hiding
something from him.
"Naruto..." Sasukes' deep voice came from next to the blonde, almost
in a menicing way. Uchiha Sasuke did not like when his questions had
no answers.
"I think that is something you need to talk to Tsunade about
Sasuke.." He was taken back by the seriousness he hasnt heard in a
long time. in Narutos voice. His face showing something that
resembled pain and regret. "... Its best if we just get home and
rest. I'll take you to talk to her tomorrow." Once again waving off
the subject. Good enough for Sasuke, he just nodded.
"Hn.." Was all he could say in response, the feeling inside his gut
still not gone. Slowly they made their way to Narutos' house,
stepping in sync with each other. The silence that was once
comfortable and welcoming had turned to a strained one. Sasuke needed
to see her. He needed her acceptance above all others. Why? He wasn't
sure. He had left her along with everyone else, what made her so
different? It could be the possibility that she was the only one who
had loved him for him. Who had truly loved him. It had hurt him that
night... that night so long ago that he could not return her feelings
that she had. Over the years he hadn't given her much of a thought,
but there was always the memory that would make its way into his
head. Whenever that happened it angered him, now he welcomed it until
he got to see her face again. Until he got to hear her voice again,
until he had her forgiveness.
"Here we are!" Naruto spread his arms in exageration towards his
house. Sasuke smiled, just like everything else in Konoha, this house
was the same... yet different. Stepping into the house after Naruto
his senses where filled with all the familiar things that used to
terrify him while away. What a welcome. Quiet and swift, he was led
to his temporary room in Narutos' home. It was nothing too special, a
small room with a bed, a dresser and a night stand, with a picture
frame standing alone. He knew what the picture would be and waited
until Naruto had excused himself too saunter over and pick it up. The
smile that played on the Uchihas' lips was one that had a rare
attendence. There were the three children he knew so well, along with
their teacher. Finger against glass. Running from one to the next.
Stopping on a figure for a moment.
"Where are you...?"
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><p><em><strong>Kakashi.<strong>__..Enemy. __**Naruto.**__ ..Enemy.
__**Sasuke**__**.**__ ...Enemy.__** You are mine.**__ Yours.. i am
yours._
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><p><strong>AN: Sooo, how'd i do? This one was kind of long i know!
Am I dragging too much out? Going to fast? Ahh, please let me
know(:**
3. Chapter 3
**A/N: Alright, i can see that some of you are quite stubborn when it
comes to the review part! Leave me know choice but to make a chapter
so awesome you'll have to! ... or maybe you wont. But it does help me
know that people want to continue reading this story so please do :)
Otherwise i am afraid i might lose interest in it!**
**Muah.**
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><p><em><strong>Mine. My... weapon.<strong>_
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><p>Morning came all too soon that's for sure. If there was anything
to know that would be it. Dark eyes opened, tempting the idea of
closing once more. Eyes adjust to the intruding light that came
pouring through the window, blinking the tired away our dear Uchiha
sat up on his bed, causing a small creak to be made.<p>
Sigh upon his lips and hands finding his forehead, the brooding ebony
haired man slouched. When would he get his answers? Weeks upon weeks
of asking and yet not a one person was brave enough to give him the
answers he was so desperatly trying to find. Tsunade would shove him
out of her office with even the slightest attempt of mentioning
Sakuras' name. Why was everyone so secretive about the cherry blossom
of Konoha?
